Yazd

Longest kebab in Iran

Iran's longest kebab, 220 meters long, was cooked at on Tuesday in Dolatabad Garden, Yazd, and distributed to 10,000 people after judging by representatives of the Guinness Book of Records.

Anonymous martyrs welcomed in Iran’s Yazd

The reception of the bodies of six anonymous martyrs from the Sacred Defense era, during the Iraqi invasion of Iran (1980-88), was held in Yazd, central Iran, on Thursday, November 28, 2024.

Photo: Majid Jarrahi

Autumn leaves in Pahlavanpur Garden

The Pahlavanpur Garden, located in Mehriz, a city in the central Iranian province of Yazd, offers breathtaking scenery during autumn. Yellow and red leaves cover the whole ground as a stream flows through the garden.The Pahlavanpour Mansion, located at the heart of the garden, was built during Zand dynasty era in the 18th century and repaired in the following century during the rule of Qajars. The site is one of the nine gardens inscribed on UNESCO’s world heritage list.

Nian Electronic clinches victory in Iranian Super League volleyball match

The series of photos shows the essence of a volleyball game from the Iranian Super League. In the match, held on November 12, 2023, Nian Electronic from Mashhad in northeastern Iran went head-to-head with Shahdab from Yazd in central Iran, in which Nian Electronic won the game 3-2. (IRNA photos/Mehdi Qorbani)

Classic cars, motorbikes exhibition in central Iran

An exhibition showcasing the old cars, the improved vehicles and the motorbikes kicked off for the first time in Iran's central province of Yazd for two days. (IRNA photos published on on November 2, 2023/Majid Jarrahi)

Zeinodin caravanserai in Iran’s Yazd

Located in Iran's Yazd province, the 10th-century Zeinodin caravanserai is situated on the 70th kilometer of a modern road that connects Yazd to Kerman, meanwhile, it was along the then-strategic ancient Silk Road that linked Europe and Asia. The Zeinodin caravanserai attracts lots of tourists each year. (IRNA photos/ October 16, 2023/ Majid Jarrahi)

Traditional mourning ceremony for Imam Reza (AS) in Iran's Toot

The three-day traditional mourning ceremony was held in Toot, a village located in Ardakan county in the central Iranian province of Yazd, on September 14-16, to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Reza (AS). The ceremony has been held during the last days of Safar, the second lunar month, for over two centuries. (IRNA photos/Majid Jarrahi)

Soha Ceram Tile back to life after 7 years

Tehran, IRNA – Soha Ceram Tile, a tile and ceramic complex in Ardekan County, Yazd province, which was closed due to financial difficulties, reopens after 7 years. (IRNA photos published on September 05, 2023/ Majid Jarrahi)

Tourists take part in mourning rituals in Yazd

A group of tourists visiting Iran during the Islamic month of Muharram take part in the ancient mourning ceremonies in the central city of Yazd, August 1, 2023. (IRNA photo/Majid Jarrahi)

Nakhl Bardari ritual on Ashura in Iran's Taft

The traditional ritual of Nakhl Bardari or Nakhl Gardani is annually performed across Yazd province, in central Iran, to mourn the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hossein (AS), the third Imam of Shia Muslims who was martyred in Karbala in today's Iraq in 680 CE. Pictures published on July 28, 2023 show mourners carrying the huge wooden structure of Nakhl in the city of Taft. (IRNA photos/Majid Jarrahi)

Parvaz Homay concert in Yazd

The photo album shows Iranian vocalist, Parvaz Homay, and his group holding a concert in Yazd, the capital of Yazd province, Iran on April 30, 2023. IRNA photos/ Majid Jaharri

Simple iftar meals in Iran's hitoric city of Yazd

A number of residents in Yazd province, Iran, celebrate the holy fasting month of Ramadan with simple iftar (fast-breaking evening meal) ceremonies in the historical part of the city of Yazd. The iftar banquets are being held in Golchinan neighborhood every night during the fasting month. Yazd, Iran. April 17, 2023. IRNA/Majid Jarahi

Nowruz in Yazd

The heritage district of Yazd city includes 77 neighborhoods, which date back to 2500 years ago and were registered on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2017. The heritage district is also known as one of the untapped habitat districts of the world and human history, where there is life still vibrant. Yazd, Iran. March 31, 2023. IRNA/Majid Jarrahi

Art of pottery in Meibod

Pottery production dates back to the ancient history of human beings. The evidence from the past reflects that the art of pottery has always played a significant role in the lives of the Iranian people. The ancient Iranian used a variety of pottery in a variety of roles and for a variety of uses. Pottery and ceramics are one of the most famous handicrafts among Iranians. The artists in Meibod, in Yazd province, produce and supply one of the best pottery in Iran. February 17, 2023.IRNA/Majid Jarahi

Explosion in Iranian steel factory kills 1, injures 2

Yazd, IRNA – One worker died and two others were injured on Friday afternoon in an explosion in Bafgh Steel Company, an Iranian factory in Yazd Province, southern Iran, Emergency Center in Yazd announced.